CVE-2015-3417: Use After Free
First published: Fri Apr 24 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the ff_h264_free_tables function in libavcodec/h264.c in FFmpeg before 2.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted H.264 data in an MP4 file, as demonstrated by an HTML VIDEO element that references H.264 data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=2.3.5 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/31
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3288
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74385
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032198
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git;a=blob;f=Changelog;hb=refs/tags/v11.4
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/e8714f6f93d1a32f4e4655209960afcf4c185214
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-08
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=blob%3Bf=Changelog%3Bhb=refs/tags/v11.4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3417?
CVE-2015-3417 has been classified as high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service and other unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3417?
To fix CVE-2015-3417, upgrade FFmpeg to version 2.3.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-3417?
CVE-2015-3417 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 2.3.6 and Debian Linux 8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3417?
CVE-2015-3417 is a use-after-free vulnerability stemming from improper handling of H.264 data.
Can CVE-2015-3417 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-3417 can be exploited remotely through crafted H.264 data in an MP4 file.
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